Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery

Anne of the Island

by L. M. Montgomery

Read the timeless classic about the fiery orphan Anne Shirley, now off to college, behind the hit Netflix series Anne with an E—now celebrating a hundred years of this children’s favorite.

A new adventure awaits as Anne Shirley packs her bags, says goodbye to childhood, and heads off to Redmond College. With memories of her beloved Avonlea close to her heart, Anne dives into life in the bustling city of Kingsport. Surrounded by new and old friends, she embraces this exciting chapter.

From navigating tricky romances and celebrating her first successes as a writer, to facing the tough lessons of growing up and dealing with quirky cottages and their ornery black cats, Anne is determined to live life to the fullest—and on her own terms. But maybe she hasn’t left all of her past behind, especially when the charming Gilbert Blythe seems to have plans for her heart. Now, older and a bit wiser, Anne must decide if she’s ready for love and everything that comes with it.

This special Collector’s Edition includes the original, unabridged text, a specially commissioned biography of L.M. Montgomery, and a map of Prince Edward Island.

Reviewed by Amber (The Literary Phoenix) on

5 of 5 stars

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My heart is so thoroughly tied to [b:Anne of Green Gables|8127|Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1)|L.M. Montgomery|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1390789015s/8127.jpg|3464264], I did not think I could fall any deeper in love.

I was so deliciously wrong.

Anne of the Island was like finding a piece of my soul tucked away in a a novel.  Anne has always been a kindred spirit, but it still surprises and delights that a novel written a century ago can tug so sweetly at my heart.  I grew up with Anne's story, but did not indulge in the books until recently.  When I read [b:Anne of Green Gables|8127|Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1)|L.M. Montgomery|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1390789015s/8127.jpg|3464264], I forced myself to be patient as I waited so some of my favorite adventures to appear.  When they did not appear in [b:Anne of Avonlea|77390|Anne of Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables, #2)|L.M. Montgomery|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1305545757s/77390.jpg|63845], I lost faith.

Anne of the Island had all my favorite missing bits from the Anne television program I grew up watching, and so much more!  From the Rollings Reliable Baking Powder Company to all the bits with Gilbert Blythe.... It was all there, every little piece of my melted heart along with prose that grips the imagination and summons forth tears and laughter with equal ease.  I met darling Philippa and delighted in Patty's Place with it's little orchard and two china dogs, and in the three sweet cats.

Most of all, reading Anne of the Island was like meeting a bosom friend deep in a flowering wood, when apple blossoms scent the air and birds flutter softly overhead.  Anne is and ever will be a dear friend.  It seems, sometimes, she knows all my secret worries and wishes, and knows all the right things to say.

If she were flesh and blood I would embrace her tightly, but I am grateful to have her in these pages, and that she has many adventures yet.

I recommend not only Anne of the Island, but the entire Anne of Green Gables series to anybody and everybody.  From her childhood fancies to her mature philosophies, Anne Shirley is the most enchanting character I have ever met.

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